Data Engineer (GCP)

Role: GCP Data Engineer

Location: London (Hybrid Flexibility)

Salary: Up to £80,000 + Bonus & Benefits

We are working with a global technology leader renowned for designing, building, and modernizing mission-critical systems that power some of the world's most vital operations. As part of their continued growth, they are seeking an experienced GCP Data Engineer to join their collaborative, cross-functional team in London.

The Role - GCP Data Engineer

As a GCP Data Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping data platforms across a range of cloud environments, with a strong focus on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). You'll be involved in full-lifecycle data projects - from ingestion and transformation through to analytics and visualization - all while collaborating closely with data scientists, engineers, and business stakeholders.

This is a high-impact position that offers the chance to work on multi-client, multi-cloud environments and drive innovation across complex data ecosystems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, high-performance data platforms within GCP
• Develop and manage ETL pipelines, ensuring quality and consistency across the data lifecycle
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate data flows across multiple sources and applications
• Provide technical guidance and training to users and internal teams

Required Experience

• Proven track record of delivering large-scale data platforms using Google Cloud Platform
• Hands-on experience with GCP tools: BigQuery, Dataform, Dataproc, Composer, Pub/Sub
• Strong programming skills in Python, PySpark, and SQL
• Deep understanding of data engineering concepts, including ETL, data warehousing, and cloud storage
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams

Desirable Experience

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field
• Familiarity with BI tools such as Looker for reporting and dashboarding
• Exposure to other environments such as Databricks, Snowflake, AWS, Azure, or DBT
• Understanding of observability, monitoring, and logging in GCP
• GCP Professional Data Engineer certification (or similar)

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £80,000 + bonus and full benefits package
• Flexible hybrid working from a central London base
• Continuous professional development with access to leading certification programs (Google, AWS, Microsoft)
• Dynamic, inclusive culture supported by internal networks and equity-focused initiatives
• Involvement in innovative, high-impact projects for Fortune 100 clients

This is an excellent opportunity for a GCP Data Engineer looking to take the next step in a cutting-edge environment that champions growth, collaboration, and technology-driven impact.

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Reference: AMC/JWH/GDEL1